Heckler & Koch Mark 23 vs SIG Sauer P226

1998–Present

1984–Present

~15,000 estimated (military and law‑enforcement contracts)

~1,200,000+ units estimated

225 mm (8.9 in) with extended slide

196 mm (7.7 in) standard; 185 mm (7.3 in) Compact; 210 mm (8.3 in) Tactical

127 mm (5.0 in)

112 mm (4.4 in) standard; 102 mm (4.0 in) Compact; 140 mm (5.5 in) Tactical

1.13 kg (2.5 lb) empty, 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) loaded

985 g (2.17 lb) empty (standard); 1,050 g (2.31 lb) with loaded 15‑round magazine

13 rounds standard, optional 10‑round low‑profile magazine

15 rounds standard (9mm); 10 rounds (9mm Compact); 20 rounds (9mm Tactical); also available in 12‑round .40 S&W and 10‑round .45 ACP magazines

Short‑recoil, locked breech, rotating barrel; stainless‑steel slide with polymer frame